How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Vienna

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, and a flight costs an average of €100.

Distance: 371 miles (598 km)

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Flight

€115

Average price

€52

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Cheapest

€151

Average price

7h 58m

Average total duration

7h 28m

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30m

Additional time*

11h 10m

Average total duration

10h 40m

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30m

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5h 35m

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2h 35m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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0.6 - 1.5kg

CO2 emissions

1.8 - 3.6kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Austrian Airlines

Most popular airline

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from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
01:50AM10h05
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
11:55AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
$651One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Regiojet(Amsterdam -> Prague) · (Prague -> Vienna)
10:30PM13h10
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
11:40AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
$551One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Austrian AirlinesOS220
09:45PM1h20
Frankfurt am Main Airport
11:05PMVienna International Airport
$1431One-way
0 transfers

Other options

ÖBB | ICEICE 529+ÖBBRJX 67+ÖBB | InterCityIC 741
09:57AM8h13
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
06:10PMVienna Hbf
$1871One-way
2 transfers
ÖBB | ICEICE 593+ÖBBRJX 67+ÖBB | InterCityIC 741
09:50AM8h20
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
06:10PMVienna Hbf
$1871One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1225
12:19PM7h34
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
07:53PMVienna Hbf
$2011One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:59PM11h56
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
11:55AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
$591One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
04:50AM11h00
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
03:50PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
$611One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
06:35PM10h55
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
05:30AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
$611One-way
0 transfers
Austrian AirlinesOS216
07:40PM1h25
Frankfurt am Main Airport
09:05PMVienna International Airport
$1431One-way
0 transfers
CondorDE4349
07:55PM1h20
Frankfurt am Main Airport
09:15PMVienna International Airport
$2661One-way
0 transfers
CondorDE4347
08:30AM1h20
Frankfurt am Main Airport
09:50AMVienna International Airport
$2871One-way
0 transfers

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Travel from Frankfurt to Vienna: Journey Details

Traveling between Frankfurt and Vienna is simple, and you can choose from trains, buses and flights. Flying is far quicker, taking approximately 4 hours from door to door with 1.5 hours in the air. Trains are comfortable and only take around 6.5 hours to arrive in the Austrian capital. Buses present an economy option, while car pooling services like Bla Bla Car also travel from Frankfurt to Vienna.

Return trips from Vienna to Frankfurt are also available.

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna, 94,24% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna

Travel to Vienna easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Vienna including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $41 (€33).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna:

A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna costing on average $57 (€45).

A bus is $84 (€67) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna costing on average $125 (€100).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 2m.

Bus takes on average 9h 50m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna is approximately 371 miles (598 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna is:
  • Around 66 flights per day.
  • Around 19 buses per day.
  • Around 15 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Vienna as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar to go to Vienna by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, Westbahn, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, agilis to go to Vienna by train.
  • Travel with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Condor, KLM, Air France, Air Baltic, Air Serbia, Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper to go to Vienna by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB.
  • 13 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Condor, Air Baltic.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vienna and these popular destinations at a great price.
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